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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,343.37 and 484.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,343.37 and 484.75 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,343.37 = 484.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,343.37 = 484.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,343.37 × 484.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 651,195.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,195.25/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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